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Excerpt: The Knifenerd Guide to Japanese Knives...
A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A BLACKSMITH Photography by Visti Kjar, downnorthphotography.com March 16, 2018 7 a.m. BreakfastThe alarm dings. Yoshimi Kato’s day begins with family time and asa-gohan...
Excerpt: The Knifenerd Guide to Japanese Knives...
A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A BLACKSMITH Photography by Visti Kjar, downnorthphotography.com March 16, 2018 7 a.m. BreakfastThe alarm dings. Yoshimi Kato’s day begins with family time and asa-gohan...
Japan's New Era: A short history of the Imperia...
On April 30th 2019, Emperor Akihito of Japan abdicated his 30 year throne, marking the end of Heisei era. On May 1 his son, Crown Prince Naruhito, was enthroned as...
Japan's New Era: A short history of the Imperia...
On April 30th 2019, Emperor Akihito of Japan abdicated his 30 year throne, marking the end of Heisei era. On May 1 his son, Crown Prince Naruhito, was enthroned as...
Takamura Hamono celebrates Medal of Honour from...
This year, Toshiyuki Takamura, father of Terukazu Takamura, received the Medal of Honour from the Emperor of Japan for his efforts, accomplishments, and contributions to knife making. To commemorate his father’s extraordinary accomplishments, Takamura...
Takamura Hamono celebrates Medal of Honour from...
This year, Toshiyuki Takamura, father of Terukazu Takamura, received the Medal of Honour from the Emperor of Japan for his efforts, accomplishments, and contributions to knife making. To commemorate his father’s extraordinary accomplishments, Takamura...
Kevin's Favourite Restaurant
One of my strongest food memories was of a 2 a.m. picnic on my first day in Beirut, Lebanon in 1999. I’d freshly left my wallet, containing almost all...
Kevin's Favourite Restaurant
One of my strongest food memories was of a 2 a.m. picnic on my first day in Beirut, Lebanon in 1999. I’d freshly left my wallet, containing almost all...
Lordy in Japan: Part 2
If you recall, Kevin brought me along to Japan to get ready for the Fall Garage Sale. I happily accepted the challenge and had a blast while there. So...
Lordy in Japan: Part 2
If you recall, Kevin brought me along to Japan to get ready for the Fall Garage Sale. I happily accepted the challenge and had a blast while there. So...
Armitage in Japan: The Conclusion
Kris Armitage, the Manager of our Edmonton shop, got to tag-along with Kevin on a pre-Garage Sale trip to Japan. You can catch part 1 here and part 2 here. And...
Armitage in Japan: The Conclusion
Kris Armitage, the Manager of our Edmonton shop, got to tag-along with Kevin on a pre-Garage Sale trip to Japan. You can catch part 1 here and part 2 here. And...